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Norway's former ambassador Mona Juul says she deeply regrets her connection to Jeffrey Epstein. (AP PHOTO)
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Staff Writers

Norwegian ambassador resigns over Epstein scandal

Norway's ambassador to Jordan and Iraq has resigned after becoming embroiled in the Epstein scandal.

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Sanae Takaichi has promised "a major shift in economic and fiscal policy". (EPA PHOTO)
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Mari Yamaguchi and Foster Klug

Trump lauds conservative PM’s crushing win in Japan

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's coalition has swept to victory, handing her a mandate to cut taxes and boost the economy ‍through spending.

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Keir Starmer is fighting for his future amid the British fallout from the Epstein files.
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David Hughes

Britain's PM Keir Starmer's leadership under pressure

The damage caused to UK PM Keir Starmer by ex-US ambassador Peter Mandelson's friendship with Jeffrey Epstein has led to speculation about a leadership contest.

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A Team GB Olympian has ignited attention ahead of the Winter Games after sharing a graphic anti-ICE message written in the snow.
US Politics
Madeline Cove

Olympian leaves graphic anti-ICE message in snow

Olympic skier Gus Kenworthy has drawn attention after posting a graphic anti-ICE message written in the snow ahead of the Winter Olympics.

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The spectre of Jeffrey Epstein continues to taint long established titans of global capitalism.
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US Politics
The Economist

Epstein’s ghost is haunting the grand old men of capitalism

The taint of the disgraced financier will endure.

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing growing pressure on what he knew about Peter Mandelson’s relationship with dead financier Jeffrey Epstein when he made the Lord his US Ambassador.
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World
Latika M Bourke

Three words that likely spell the end of Starmer as UK PM

Starmer pledged to purge Conservative cronyism and return politics to the public. But his ignorance of Lord Mandelson’s public stench exposes him as part of that corrupted culture.

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A US influencer has hit back at critics after revealing she had her late dog freeze-dried and placed on display in her home — a decision that has sparked fierce debate online.
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Ibanez Taylor

Influencer freeze dries her dead dog

A US influencer has hit back at critics after revealing she had her late dog freeze-dried and placed on display in her home — a decision that has sparked fierce debate online.

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Political satire artist Kaya Mar with his paintings of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor outside Downing Street on February 4.
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JILL LAWLESS (Associated Press)

Starmer faces UK revolt over Epstein pal’s ambassador role

The UK PM faced the wrath of opposition lawmakers, and his own Labour MPs, after acknowledging he knew about Peter Mandelson’s friendship with the convicted sex offender at the time of his appointment.

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Ukrainian and Russian officials have met in Abu Dhabi for new round of US-brokered talks to end the conflict.
World
Staff Writers

Ukraine, Russia wrap 'productive' first day of peace talks

Envoys from Russia and Ukraine have met in Abu Dhabi for new round of US-brokered talks to end the conflict.

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US President Donald Trump says India has agreed on a trade deal after a call with PM Narendra Modi.
US Politics
The New York Times

Peace terms remain murky after Trump-India trade war ends

THE NEW YORK TIMES: The announcements were greeted, initially at least, with a collective sigh of relief.

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A billboard in Tehran, Iran, showing IranÕs supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, reads ÒWe recognize the American president as a criminal,Ó Jan. 27, 2026. Senior U.S. and Iranian officials are expected to meet in Istanbul on Friday for talks aimed at de-escalating the crisis between their countries, according to two current regional officials and a former one who were familiar with the planning. (Arash Khamooshi/The New York Times)
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The New York Times

US and Iranian officials to meet as Trump’s threats loom

President Trump’s Middle East envoy and his son-in-law were expected to meet Iran’s foreign minister in Istanbul on Friday amid tensions between the countries.

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USenvoy Steve Witkoff is expected to meet an Iranian delegation in Turkey, authorities say. (EPA PHOTO)
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Staff Writers

Iran and US delegates set to hold nuclear talks in Turkey

US special envoy ⁠Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi are due to meet in Istanbul to discuss a possible ‌nuclear deal, officials say.

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Jeffrey Epstein, Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit., Princess Eugenie and Sarah Fergsuon.
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David Lynch

Sarah Ferguson refers to Epstein as ‘brother’ in new file dump

More embarrassing correspondence between the former UK princess and the child sex offender have been revealed.

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Pop superstar Billie Eilish sent fans into shock at the Grammy Awards when photographers captured what appeared to be an engagement ring on her ring finger.
Pop Culture
Ibanez Taylor

Billie Eilish shocks fans with ring on engagement finger

The 24-year-old pop superstar set tongues wagging at the Grammy Awards when photographers captured what appeared to be an engagement ring on her ring finger.

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The nude latex dress designed by Marina Hermansera was paired with diamond jewlery and beige leather heels on the red carpet on Monday. 
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Ibanez Taylor

WATCH: Man smacks model Heidi Klum’s bum on red carpet

The cheeky bum slap was caught on camera and has since gone viral on social media.

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